Brasileiro Serie A 2026 · 17 Oct 2026

Athletico 0–2 Palmeiras

Expected and what happened

Before the match, from team ratings for Sep 2026; the outlined result is what happened.

Footybot made Athletico favourites at 42%.

Palmeiras won although Athletico made the better chances (1.1 xG to 0.3): a result the chances didn't back.

Best on the pitch by Footybot's score: Steven Mendoza, 66.4 in 95′.

Well above their usual level: Steven Mendoza +22.8, Gilberto +16.8, Jádson +15.7.

Well below it: Mycael −16.7, Kevin Viveros −10.3, Ramón Sosa −9.7.

Each side's last five results before this match.

12 Oct 2026	W 4–1	at Chapecoense Brasileirão Série A
8 Oct 2026	D 2–2	v Atlético Mineiro Brasileirão Série A
20 Sep 2026	W 2–1	v Bahia Brasileirão Série A
12 Sep 2026	D 3–3	at Coritiba Brasileirão Série A
6 Sep 2026	L 1–3	at Cruzeiro Brasileirão Série A

15 Oct 2026	W 2–1	at Fluminense Copa Libertadores
11 Oct 2026	W 4–1	v Corinthians Brasileirão Série A
9 Oct 2026	W 1–0	v Bahia Brasileirão Série A
20 Sep 2026	D 0–0	at Grêmio Brasileirão Série A
16 Sep 2026	L 2–3	at LDU Copa Libertadores

19 Apr 2026	Palmeiras 1–0 Athletico Brasileirão Série A

Player	Min	xG	Score	vs usual
Bruno Zapelli Midfielder	43	0.14	78.0	–
Steven Mendoza Midfielder	95	0.04	66.4	+22.8
Gilberto Defender	67	–	63.7	+16.8
Luiz Gustavo Midfielder	95	0.06	63.6	+14.7
João Cruz Midfielder	45	0.03	60.2	+10.5
Arthur Dias Defender	95	0.11	59.4	+10.8
Jádson Midfielder	95	–	59.1	+15.7
Juan Felipe Aguirre Defender	95	0.11	58.0	+3.9
Leozinho Forward	87	0.19	56.8	+7.5
Jorge Rivaldo Forward	50	0.13	53.4	–
Felipinho Midfielder	45	0.02	50.8	+7.5
Chiqueti Midfielder	28	–	43.4	–
Kevin Viveros Forward	95	0.29	41.8	−10.3
Claudinho Defender	7	–	41.6	–
Dudu Midfielder	8	–	33.0	–
Mycael Goalkeeper	95	–	27.2	−16.7

Player	Min	G	A	xG	Score	vs usual
Alexander Barboza Defender	95	0	0	0.01	62.3	+9.3
Murilo Defender	95	0	0	–	58.1	+14.6
Mauricio Midfielder	45	1	0	0.12	57.2	+7.6
Carlos Miguel Goalkeeper	95	0	0	–	56.7	+8.8
Emiliano Martínez Midfielder	23	0	0	–	56.5	–
Bruno Fuchs Defender	90	0	0	–	53.2	+8.4
Joaquín Piquerez Defender	95	1	0	0.03	52.7	+9.7
Marlon Freitas Midfielder	50	0	0	–	50.5	−3.5
Lucas Evangelista Midfielder	72	0	0	–	49.2	+0.1
José Manuel López Forward	65	0	1	0.10	47.3	−2.9
Khellven Defender	95	0	0	–	43.3	+5.5
Arthur Gabriel Defender	23	0	0	–	41.5	–
Ramón Sosa Forward	72	0	0	0.06	39.4	−9.7
Jhon Arias Midfielder	30	0	0	–	39.1	–
Luis Benedetti Defender	5	0	0	–	30.2	–
Andreas Pereira Midfielder	43	0	0	–	21.5	–